
Biological Sciences (B.S.)
Why Study Biological Sciences at NIU?
Biology is a diverse and rapidly expanding field of study that addresses issues relevant to health, agriculture, industry
Our program is highly regarded by both employers and educational institutions, allowing you to pursue careers in government, education
- Medical
- Dental
- Podiatric medicine
- Optometry
- Veterinary medicine
- Pharmacy
Student Quotes
“You can expect to find knowledgeable professors who are interested in students' success, availability of research and internships, and a wide range ofupper biology courses such as histology and immunology. In the fall, I will be attending dental school, and like many others, I owe a great deal of my success to the awesome resources I have found here at NIU.”level
“Pursuing my education at NIU provided me the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of areas. Within the department of biological sciences, I contributed to research projects performed by accomplished faculty in diverse fields. I was also able to cultivate leadership abilities through involvement in the Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society.”
Careers with a Biological Sciences Degree
What can you do with a biology degree? Career possibilities with a bachelor’s degree include biotechnology, animal science
Biological Sciences Faculty
The biological sciences faculty includes award-winning educators with a diverse mix of research interests including molecular studies of:
- Fungi
- Insect immunity and immunology
- Conservation biology
- Antarctic ice sheet and climate change
- Vitamin K research
- Vertebrate evolution
- Targeting the microenvironment in cancer
Hands-on Learning Opportunities
As an undergraduate, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the research biology professors are conducting in a variety of areas such as:
- Molecular
virology - Cancer biology
- Conservation biology
- Restoration ecology
- Climate change adaptation
- Evolutionary ecology
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
Study abroad opportunities in our biology program
We also have several groups and clubs for you to join in order to get together with other students who share the same interests as you.